New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Klatsky
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Merrick, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1983824
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Klatsky has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #52 of 146
- by tenure in Merrick office peers
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Klatsky has carried New York bar registration 1983824 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under James Klatsky, Esq., located in Merrick, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11566. Educational background: Columbia Law School (21,447 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, James Klatsky has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James Klatsky's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Tenure among Merrick, NY office peers
James Klatsky is toward the newer end of Merrick, NY's NY register cohort: #52 of 146 by years since admission. Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. See the Merrick attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #52
- City cohort
- 146
- Local percentile
- 35th
- Admitted
- 1985
Nearest tenure peers in Merrick
- Clifford J. Brown admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Ira Stuart Ezratty admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Jonathan J. Hill admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Jeffrey A. Maidenbaum admitted 1985 · 41 yr
Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of May 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How James compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, James Klatsky is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 11,886 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Columbia Law School's active-bar rate
Of Columbia Law School's 21,447 alumni in the New York register, 77.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1983824
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- James Klatsky, Esq.
- City
- Merrick, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11566
- Phone
- (212) 227-2147
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Klatsky's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Klatsky licensed?
James Klatsky is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Klatsky admitted to the bar?
James Klatsky's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did James Klatsky go to law school?
James Klatsky attended Columbia Law School.
What company does James Klatsky work for?
James Klatsky is associated with James Klatsky, Esq. in Merrick, NY.
Is James Klatsky in good standing?
Yes, James Klatsky holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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